SSAT Advocacy Corner

Public Policy & Advocacy Committee

The SSAT is committed to advancing the science and practice of surgery in the treatment of digestive diseases and continues to provide advocacy resources to strengthen its mission. The Advocacy Corner features information and tools for all U.S. members and supporters of the SSAT to be strong advocates for their surgical practices, their patients, their staff, and their colleagues. The SSAT Public Policy and Advocacy Committee is committed to keeping you up-to-date on the most pressing issues our members face in the United States and will do so through their monthly blog posts. Anthony Vine, MD Chair View committee listing & other information

Blog Posts

June 2024: Myths and Truths of Surgical Society Advocacy

View Advocacy Blog Archive

ACS/SSAT Health Policy and Management Scholarship

2021 Recipient

Amanda Arrington, MD, FACS
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Lobby Day at DDW The SSAT most recently hosted a Lobby Day on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 in Washington, DC. SSAT participates in Lobby Day every time DDW is located in Washington, DC. Due to COVID-19 Lobby Day was cancelled in 2020. SSAT Leave Behinds and Congressional Asks: Opioid Epidemic Maintaining a Strong Investment in Cancer Research and Prevention Stop Overregulating My OR

2018 Lobby Day: Washington DC view full size image

Resources

• SSAT Advocacy Guide
• ACS Advocacy
• Find your Representative
• Find your Senator